Incident
Police Officer Edward Stevens was killed while assisting an ambulance crew. Officer Stevens and two other officers responded to assist an ambulance crew who was attempting to transport the suspect to a psychiatric hospital. The suspect refused to cooperate with the ambulance crew and the officers and returned to her apartment and closed the door. One of the ambulance crew was able to look into the suspect’s apartment and saw her point a rifle at the door. The officers attempted to move away from the door but the suspect fired her rifle. The bullet grazed one of the assisting officers in the back of the head and struck Officer Stevens in the neck. Officer Stevens was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later in the afternoon. The suspect surrendered to the police and she was charged in the murder of Officer Stevens. The suspect, 36, was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Survivors
Police Officer Stevens served seven years with the Albany Police Department and is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stevens gave the Albany Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stevens.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albany Police Department has lost 12 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1971, 2 officers at Albany Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1971, 23 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 28. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Albany Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 43; the middle age was 43. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 13.5 years.
Edward was 28. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 33.3% of these deaths at Albany Police Department; January holds the most, 33.3%. Fridays: 50%.
November holds 7.4% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Fridays: 14.7%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 12 deaths at Albany Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Albany Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
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Walter Major Aug 16, 1921
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Francis V. Keyes
Apr 24, 1936
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William J. Fitzpatrick
Jan 5, 1945
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Samuel B. Robinson
May 13, 1957
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Francis W. Castle
Feb 6, 1961
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Thomas P. McAvoy
Jan 28, 1964
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Edward C. Stevens
Nov 26, 1971
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Michael F. McNeil, Jr.
Nov 29, 1971
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Guy John Barringer
Apr 10, 1987
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John F. Finn
Feb 12, 2004
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Kenneth P. Wilcox
Apr 26, 2006
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Douglas Henry Mayville
Apr 9, 2014
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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